Wheel Motors - Delta - Virgin
Thanks ETOPS for the links.
I am not convinced that the nosewheel is the best location for a wheel drive -such a drive should be near the CG to avoid slippage in wet / poor conditions.
I imagine that the complexity of the Main Wheel brake system (and the relative simplicity of the nosewheel) is what has led to this configuration.
Anyway, as long as the system is being developed, now surely would be the time for Virgin to assess it?
FC.